England - South West • Dispute resolution
Blanchards Bailey LLP
Based in Blandford, the ‘personable, professional and approachable’ team at Blanchards Bailey LLP is noted for its expertise in the agriculture sector, and has demonstrable experience in handling property disputes and private client cases. Paul Dunlop advises on agricultural disputes, property litigation and contentious probate mandates, while ’knowledgeable and professional’ Ben Jones focuses on real estate litigation. Dunlop and Jones jointly lead the team alongside Dorchester-based Lucy Mignot.
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Testimonials
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‘Personable, professional and approachable.’
‘Ben Jones is knowledgeable and professional. A good communicator and adviser.’
‘I am very pleased with the service that Paul Dunlop and Blanchard Bailey have provided and will continue to use them and recommend the firm to others.’
‘The team works very well together. They take a collaborative and co-operative approach to dealing with disputes and come up with practical solutions to clients' problems.’
‘Very enthusiastic and experienced team providing reassurance and professional guidance through difficult and stressful times. Ben Jones was always available at for key moments.’
‘Ben Jones is experienced and knowledgeable about the construction industry. He provided regular updates and support throughout a recent case.’
‘Blanchard Bailey team is great to work with. They are very professional, knowledgeable and have a friendly approach to ensure everything technical is understood and explained properly.’
Key clients
- Sheppard Piling Limited
- ICF Builder Limited
- Tomorrow’s Forest
Work highlights
- Advising Tomorrow’s Forests Limited in the successful settlement of a contract claim arising from high-volume commercial re-forestation.
- Advising ICF Builder Limited in detailed construction dispute pursuant to the Pre-Action Protocol for construction and engineering disputes following successful settlement of vexatious insolvency proceedings and stating issuing of injunctions.
- Advising Sheppard Piling Limited in a technical dispute arising out of piling works to new-build residential properties and involving.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Dunlop, Ben Jones, Lucy Mignot